Ghana head into the halftime break with a 1-0 advantage over Somalia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter at the Essipong Sports Stadium, courtesy of a first-half header from Jonas Adjetey.
The Black Stars had an early opportunity to take the lead in the 13th minute after Alidu Seidu was brought down inside the penalty area, with the referee pointing to the spot.
However, captain Jordan Ayew failed to capitalise on the golden opportunity, missing his penalty and allowing Somalia to escape an early setback.
The missed spot-kick briefly frustrated Ghana’s efforts to establish control, but the hosts continued to push forward in search of the breakthrough.
Their persistence eventually paid off as Jonas Adjetey rose highest to connect with a header, sending the ball into the net to hand Ghana a crucial 1-0 lead before the interval.
The goal provided some relief for the Black Stars after Ayew’s earlier penalty disappointment, putting them in a commanding position heading into the second half.
Ghana will now look to protect their advantage and build on their first-half performance as they pursue a vital victory in their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.
